The Secretary of Interior has been designated by law to manage and regulate leasing, exploration, development, and production of mineral resources on the OCS. All proposed Federal actions and gas and oil operations are subject to stringent oversight by numerous applicable Federal laws, MMS regulations, and coordination mandates.

Related MMS Publication:

Regulatory Compliance for OCS Oil and Gas Operations
OCS Report MMS 96-0039 (An abbreviated guidebook to rules and regulations governing OCS operations activities.)

Auxiliary Links:

Code of Federal Regulations (searchable)

GPO Searchable Database

Federal Register: Database for the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 Federal Register (Volumes 60, 61, 62, 63 and 64). Official publication for Presidential Documents and Executive Orders as well as Notices, Rules and Proposed Rules from Federal Agencies and Organizations.

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